MacBook Air vs MacBook. Which one should you buy?

Probably you have been a fan of the design, look, and feel of Apple computers’ long enough that you are considering buying one. Before getting super powerful and expensive models, you want to start from the simplest, get used to it, see if you like it, and test its limits. So, you would have two models to choose from: MacBook Air and MacBook, so let’s compare those two. In upcoming posts, we will also discuss the differences in tech specifications between different generations of iMacs, MacBook Airs, and MacBook Pros. If you want to buy a used MacBook, follow these simple 3 steps that will help you to choose the right MacBook.

Savings & Price Difference

MacBook Air wins by $200 and by $400 with education pricing. On top of that, with education pricing, you can get upgrade to more powerful Intel Core i7 processor for $110 and 256 GB SSD for $200. it will still cost you $90 less than MacBook, but you will have the same storage and faster processor.

Memory

MacBook slightly wins since both models have 8GB, but MacBook comes with higher frequency memory sticks. MacBook also wins the capacity race: RAM can be upgraded up to 16GB.

Storage

MacBook wins since it comes with 256GB SSD while MacBook Air with only 128GB SSD. However, MacBook Air has higher storage capacity – up to 512GB.

Battery Life/Capacity

MacBook Air is the winner with 54-watt-hour vs MacBook’s 31.4-watt-hour battery.

Final Verdict

For $1,299 budget, considering the upgrades and education pricing, MacBook Air is winner as far as specs go. However, it is hard to say no on MacBook’s design. It is the slimmest laptop in the world and looks more visually appealing than Air considering that it is also available in different colors. If you need a home computer, also consider buying iMac for that price.